1842 H10C PR(PCGS#4418)

1842 H10C PR (PCGS#4418)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

详细说明: Excessively Rare 1842 Proof Half Dime 1842 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. An amazing rarity in any grade, this near Gem will stand tall in any advanced collection. Both sides are toned with classic antique blue and gold shades. The strike is medallic in nature with all the nuances of the design sharp, although portions of the dentils are a tad blunt, perhaps from the movement of the silver surface as the planchet strained under the crushing blow of the strike. No handling marks present themselves. The fields are glassy and reflective, as would be expected for a coin struck in the Proof format. Only two so graded at PCGS, none higher or lower. Five to ten Proofs are known for the year, as these were issued only to the very few and not available to the general public for purchase. A rare Proof half dime that is destined for an advanced collection. Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers The opportunity to buy a Proof half dime of any date in the 1840s does not occur often, and for a specific year, such as 1842, it may require a wait of several years. I suggested that owning such an item is on your list of things to do, that you bid as much as you can. In that way you will own it while other specialists will still have it on their want lists. PCGS# 4418. PCGS Population: 2; none finer.